Southeast Region, Atlanta

Information about bankruptcy and court records nationwide

Note: If you are looking for Court Records in the Southeast Region that are older than 25 years old, see the Archives in Morrow, GA.

Order copies online Now you can order copies of court records online.

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Access to Bankruptcy and Other Court Case Files (that are less than 25 years old) at NARA's Southeast Region, Atlanta



NARA's Southeast Region in Atlanta (Ellenwood) makes available for review closed business and personal bankruptcy case files, and civil and criminal case files from Federal courts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

You can request copies of case files online, or by mail or fax. (Requests cannot be made by telephone.)

We have the following Court Records Order forms online:

You may also visit the Atlanta facility to request copies.
Note: You MUST make an appointment before visiting the facility. To do so, please call 404-736-2900.

Access

Copies of Court Records can now be ordered online. This is an easy and convenient method to order copies of case files.

The facility will also accept mail or fax requests for photocopies of case files. Please follow the steps below:

Step 1 - Acquire case information from the Federal court.

For each case, obtain the following information from the court where the case was filed and closed. Please use one page per case.
  • The city in which the court is located:
  • Case file number:
  • Case file name:
  • Transfer number:
  • Location number:
  • Agency box number:
Step 2 - Select from the options below.
Identify whether you want the ENTIRE CONTENTS of the case file photocopied or a PACKAGE of selected documents:

--- The ENTIRE CONTENTS of the case file. This option includes all the documents in the case file and costs $35.00 for up to 70 pages, $41.00 certified. If the case file exceeds 70 pages, we can return the case to the court for your review or charge 50 cents per page for copying.

--- For Bankruptcy case files only, A PACKAGE containing the commonly requested documents listed below. This option includes one or more of the documents listed below (no substitutes accepted). Note that some bankruptcy case files do not contain all the documents listed. If you chose the PACKAGE, you will receive only the copies of the documents found in the file.
All questions concerning file contents should be directed to the appropriate bankruptcy court. The PACKAGE costs $10.00 for up to 20 copies (uncertified) or $16.00 for up to 20 copies, certified.

  1. Final Decree, Order of Dismissal, or Order of Discharge
  2. Debtor's Voluntary Petition
  3. Statement of All Liabilities of Debtor
  4. Summary of Assets

Step 3 - So that we can send you your copies, give us your:

  • Name:
  • Address:
  • City:
  • State:
  • Zip code:
  • Daytime telephone number (if we have a problem with your request):

Step 4 - Pay for your copies.

Make payment by money order, personal check (payable to the National Archives Trust Fund, valid identification required), or by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. Provide type of credit card, account number, expiration date, and cardholder's authorized signature.

Summary of Charges:
ENTIRE CONTENTS up to 70 pages = $35.00 ($41.00 if certification is requested)
PACKAGE (Bankruptcy only) = $10.00 ($16.00 if certification is requested)

* Please do not send credit card information via e-mail. See our Privacy Policy.

Step 5 - Mail or Fax

  1. the information from Step 1
  2. payment or credit card information
  3. and the above information
TO:

NARA's Southeast Region
4712 Southpark Blvd.
Ellenwood, GA 30294

Phone: 404-736-2900
Fax: 404-736-2927

Your photocopies will be sent to you as soon as workload permits.

Your request and any fees submitted will be returned to you if:

  1. The information supplied in Step 1 is incorrect or incomplete.
  2. The name on the case file does not match the name requested.
  3. You fail to enclose full credit card information or the amount of your enclosed payment is incorrect.
  4. The charge to your credit card is declined.

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